Service bulletin 310312
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10150372 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-12-03 |
| Manufacturer's number | 310312 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2012-12-01 |
| NHTSA component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
NHTSA's summary
Groaning Noise from Front Axle. Groaning noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or over uneven road surfaces. CAUSE Hydraulic mount in tension strut
The document
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Components
Suspension
| BMW 528I | 2012, 2013 |
|---|---|
| BMW 535I | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO | 2011, 2012 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| BMW 550I | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| BMW 550I GRAN TURISMO | 2011, 2012 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| BMW 650I | 2012, 2013 |
| BMW 740LI | 2013 |
| BMW 750I | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| BMW 750LI | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 | 2012 to 2013 |
| BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 7 | 2011 |
| BMW F800 R | 2013 |
| BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE | 2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
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| B370115 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. Service Action: Replace Left Rear Air Spring. Torsional stress can cause the threaded fabric of the left air spring bellow to rupture and lose its airtightness. If the air spring is not airtight, the vehicle will lean on one side. |
| 330212 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. Rattling Noise from Rear Axle. A rattling noise is heard from the rear axle when driving over rough or uneven road surfaces. Internal tolerances of rear shocks |
| 310412 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. Groaning Noise from Front Axle. Groaning noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or over uneven road surfaces. CAUSE Hydraulic mount in tension strut |
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